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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
Tense developments in the Corbett divorce as messages from James J. Corbett urge reconciliation. Mrs. Corbett rejects entry into further negotiations, detailing breaches in trust and a prenuptial confusion. She cites aliases and infidelity while confirming plans to pursue the suit. English sports comment on Wishard's training methods and American riding influence.
New York September 21 a London report that James J Corbett plans to buy the National Sporting Club. Dr A P Ordway calls the tale ridiculous noting the club is social as well as athletic with dukes earls as directors and a theater. He says money is no object to the club’s exclusive membership.
Seractin Rigol declares there has been no wage raise at Philadelphia and Reading, noting a ten percent boost in earnings only from longer hours. Henderson confirms the rate remains unchanged while workers gain about two percent extra pay due to longer shifts.
John A. McKerron won the Challenge Cup in straight heats on September 2 at Foal Mass. The 5-year-old by Nutwood Wilkes out of Direct dam set the fastest heat yet, under cup conditions he retains the trophy until a challenger comes to Cleveland to win it away.
Chicago Stable gains favor in England as jockey Guyton, the Reke, and Joe Johnny ride winners. The Birmingham meeting features five winners in a day of strong showing and racing notes.
New Haven Conn Sept 2 Geai FP Buntind former Yale center now coaching Columbia at Branford Point uncovers a new drop kicker Sanford believes he has found a wonder Ashley from Chicago who had never played football and Bantont lined up the line for the first time teaching veterans in the makeshift squad Ashley’s drop kicking under testing conditions draws surprise good shooting from the unwinding team members.
New York reports Brady announces a bout against Gus Ruhlin for a title chance. Proven details indicate plans for a September date with a national boxing event framing the match.
All four city cases appealed from the Police court and slated for district court trial were continued due to excuses from defendants lawyers doctors certificates cited illness and inability to attend. One case involved a disorderly house while another concerned vagancy health issues and witness unavailability. In another item four tramps were killed and four injured in a Queen and Crescent wreck at Sadleville Kentucky.
Washington September 21 The United States government has decided on a policy regarding the Chinese situation to be communicated to the powers this afternoon. The decision follows a cabinet meeting and will be released to Germany Russia and China in formal notes and a follow up to begin negotiations through Minister Conger with Prince Ching. The delay in public release was to allow recipients to receive the communications. Secretaries Long Grice and Richards attended the session lasting about an hour.
Death notices report the funeral for Reuben A. Scott at 1925 Buchanan street with burial in Topeka cemetery. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Felt of 7 West Tenth died. funeral planned for Saturday. The Taberal body of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Hoeck of 507 Jefferson Street died in Kansas City. burial in New Election Precincts. The board of election supervisors met and created nine new precincts due to city growth and ward-line changes. Precincts include Garden Place Addition Fifth in Fifth Ward. Fensky’s First Addition Sixth in Second Ward north of Santa Fe railroad. Meteker’s Third Addition Seventh in Second Ward along Chestnut Street. Nickle Plate District including “The Strip” Fifth in Fourth Ward. Keith’s Addition south of Seventeenth Street and east of Kansan Avenue Fourth in Fifth Ward. College Hill Addition west of College Avenue and east of Boswell Street Sixth in Fifth Ward. area between Main Street and Euclid west of fir grounds Seventh in Fifth Ward. Douthitt tract between Fourteenth and Seventeenth Streets Eighth in Fifth Ward. Third Precinct of Sixth Ward west of Lane Street from old Fourth Ward. Mrs J B Johnson tract added to First Precinct in Sixth Ward.
Hunter B. Meriwether of Kansas City sues Fowler Land Association and related firms in the U S circuit court to quiet title to land along the Missouri river. He seeks a decree establishing the title against alleged clouding by the defendants, aiming to affirm his ownership and remove encumbrances. The case names include The Fowler Packing Company Anglo American Packing and Provision Company Geo Fowler and others, with activity centered near Hannibal and St. Day areas.
New York Sept 21 National Party leaders to meet to decide next steps after Senator Caffery of Louisiana withdraws from the Third Party presidential candidate list. Everett V Abbott’s office hosts the meeting with R A Widenmann A B Farquhar and Louis A Delacroix ready to present formal notification report. Caffery’s late change follows New York convention where his name appeared as preferred nominee.
L T Yount visits St Louis this afternoon. Two plain drunks found in police court. E H Johnson, the traveling man, returns from the west after claiming to shoot sixteen prairie chickens at Hays City. Topeka council 4% resumes monthly meeting with initiation promised. George Washington McManus arrives to cheer Mr. and Mrs. McManus. C K Holliday reports the proud father is well. Rev J S Coe and family move to Creston Iowa Hi resigns pastorate in West Grove M E church. George W Reed Jr reports plant and jardiniere theft at 1815 Topeka Avenue. sixth plant theft case. The girls adultual week at the armory meets spring months, Mrs. Thorpe to speak monthly on physiology and health. Three shat be reea eee et wee fath er works for the Santa Fe, done with Mrs. Thorpe.
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